The Town of Tabor City reports that the existing drainage ditch running perpendicular to Hickman Road in the southern part of town is prone to frequent flooding during heavy rain events. Streets and residential properties in the area are often left flooded for extended periods of time. Golden LEAF flood mitigation grant funds will be used to install infrastructure to enclose the ditch and improve drainage to eliminate flooding in the area. An exposed water line running along the slope of the ditch will be abandoned and water services will be reconnected to existing water lines located upstream. Households and vehicles traveling on adjacent roads in the immediate project area will benefit from this project.
